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Speedway boss gears up for the final

Wolves speedway promoter Chris van Straaten talks to Tim Hamblin as the countdown begins to Monday's Elite League play-off final.

Published Oct 1, 2009

Wolves speedway promoter Chris van Straaten talks to Tim Hamblin as the countdown begins to Monday's Elite League play-off final.

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